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Site Manager
Islington
£270 - £290 per Day - CIS / Ltd
W/C 30/09/22 Start
Holiday Cover
2 Weeks Duration
Temporary Position
Commercial Office Fit Out
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid

The client I am working with has an immediate requirement for a Number 1 site manager to run a commercial fit out project in Central London, The client wants a fully pledged Site Manager who has a great eye for detail, previous experience within commercial fit out, and can manage the job as a number one on site.

The Manager will be responsible for site set up and looking after the early stages of the fit out.

Scope of Works:
• New flooring to be installed.
• New carpets to be installed
• Painting and Decorating
• M&E Re-Fit

Must have SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.

The Manager can be / have:
• Track record of working on Commercial fit out jobs
• Can hit the ground running
• Good eye for detail
• Strong Manager - Able to push the trades.
• Great quality assurance skills
• Health and Safety focused

If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this Site Manager job in London, then please email an updated CV to [email protected]

To view all of our current Site Manager positions in London or Kent then please visit our website; https://www.borneltd.com or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play).

Please bear in mind that we often get a high volume of applications for each role. We would love to call every single person, even if they are not the right fit, but we just can't. What we can guarantee is that we will strive to contact suitable candidates, who have the required experience and background for this role or any other current roles, as soon as possible.

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Project Manager - Commercial Refurbishment
Eastleigh, Hampshire
Temporary - until the end of 2022
Start from 22nd August 2022 (or as soon as)
Rate Negotiable: Circa £320 - £350 p/day (CIS or PAYE Umbrella)

Our client is a highly respected refurbishment contractor that is seeking a No1 Project Manager to help close out a £7m project near Eastleigh, Southampton.

The project comprises a full Cat A fit-out of 4-storeys of commercial office space, and a basement. Considerable structural work has already been carried out and the project team are heavily focussed on the internal fit-out element of the job. There are also some remaining external and façade works to close out during the final 4 months of the project.

There is team in place consisting of 2 x site managers and assistant and they require someone at a level above, A Project Manager who can take the pressure off the management team, drive the programme and coordinate from above.

Think of a conductor in an orchestra, a puppeteer, Captain of the ship, flight director at NASA or Pep Guardiola (on a construction project…)- someone who can manage people, situations, problems, programme, pressure, client, supply chain and delivery to completion.

Project Manager Key Attributes:
·Computer literate (and proficient with Asta)
·Proven track record as a Project Manager on jobs between £5m - £15m
·Refurbishment experience for a main contractor
·Very good communication skills

Qualifications:
·CSCS Card (Gold or Black)
·5 Day CITB Site Manager's Certificate (SMSTS)

If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this Project Manager job in Eastleigh then please email an updated CV to spencer @ borneltd. com

To view all of our current Project Manager positions in Eastleigh, London or Nationwide then please visit our website; https://www.borneltd.com or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play

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Site Manager
Central London
£290 - £320 per Day - CIS / Ltd
W/C 05/09/2022 Start
12 Weeks Duration
Temporary Position
Commercial Office Fit Out
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid

The client I am working with has an immediate requirement for a Number 1 site manager to run a commercial fit out project in Central London, The client wants a fully pledged Site Manager who has a great eye for detail, previous experience within commercial fit out, and can manage the job as a number one on site.

Scope of Works:
• New flooring to be installed.
• New Partition Walls to be erected
• Full M&E re - fit
• New Ventilations and A/C
• New Glazing to be installed
• Painting & Decorating throughout the office

Must have SMSTS, and First Aid.
The Manager can be / have:
• Track record of working on Commercial fit out jobs
• Can hit the ground running
• Good eye for detail
• Strong Manager - Able to push the trades.
• Great quality assurance skills
• Health and Safety focused

If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this Site Manager job in London, then please email an updated CV to [email protected]

To view all of our current Site Manager positions in London or Kent then please visit our website; https://www.borneltd.com or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play).

Please bear in mind that we often get a high volume of applications for each role. We would love to call every single person, even if they are not the right fit, but we just can't. What we can guarantee is that we will strive to contact suitable candidates, who have the required experience and background for this role or any other current roles, as soon as possible.

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Project Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
Wilsford, Wiltshire
Permanent
£55,000 - £60,000 + package
Start September 2022

This £75m turnover regional contractor, with offices near Easton, Hampshire works across a range of sectors including Education, Commercial, Healthcare, Heritage & Residential - project sizes up to £22m.

The Project:
·£5.5m new build school block in Wilsford, Wiltshire
·Demolition of an existing building and new build as well as external playing field
·Starts August 2022 and finishes Oct 2023
·NEC3 Form of Contract

Quantity Surveyor: Lead the project, reporting into the Managing Surveyor.

Quantity Surveyor duties to include:

Pre-Contract:
·Pre-commencement / pre-contract meetings
·Manage all financial control procedures associated with the design development.

Post Contract:
·Full financial control & reporting
·Monitor and review continually (costs and values of the works)
·Forecasting
·Financial reports are produced and submitted in line with the company's reporting timetable.
·Liaise with Design and Project Management leads
·Management of Risk & Contract Variations
·Contract Review and production Meetings
·Main Contract and External Valuations and Final Accounts
·Management of Consultants and Subcontractors

Quantity Surveyor - Client wish list:
·Main Contractor background
·A construction related degree/equivalent qualification
·Experience as commercial lead on a project valuing between £5m - £10m.
·Sound knowledge of JCT forms of contract

This position is also known as: Quantity Surveyor, QS, Intermediate Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate QS, Project Quantity Surveyor, Project Surveyor & Project QS
If this Quantity Surveyor position in London sounds of interest, or you just wish to have a confidential about your current situation, then please feel free to email roberta @borneltd .com

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Senior Estimator | Medium Size Construction Company
City of London
Permanent
Salary circa £70,000 - £75,000 + £5,000 car allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package
Start September 2022

**Senior Estimator required for long-standing building contractor**

This 100-year-old plus family owned, building contractor with an excellent reputation, focuses on the delivery of construction projects ranging from £1m - £30m, including refurbishment and new build. They work in a variety of sectors across London including: education, local authority, commercial, private residential, health, sports and leisure, embassy and religious buildings.

With a potentially recording breaking year of turnover approaching from a good client base, recent contract wins, they are looking for a Senior Estimator to join the team.

General Schedule of Duties, Skills & Requirements:

Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and may be varied or adapted to suit each individual tender situation.

·Assess new tenders, checking for completeness and accuracy of information supplied.
·Ability to interpret Geotechnical Reports, Archaeological Reports, Site Surveys, Contamination Reports and the like.
·Good knowledge of New Rules of Measurement (NRM) and Standard Method of Measurement 7 (SMM7), NBS Specification, more commonly used Standard Forms of Contract (all JCT suite, ICE, NEC, GC Works etc.).
·Good knowledge of the Codes of Procedures for various methods of tendering.
·Understanding of the principles of Best Value, Framework Agreements and Partnering.
·Marking up supplier and subcontractor enquiries to enable competitive quotations to be obtained.
·Good knowledge of subcontractors and suppliers, and the ability to communicate with them to encourage quotation returns.
·Ability to measure or schedule materials quantities for enquiry send-outs.
·Excellent taking-off skills as where quantities are required, the Senior Estimator will be required to prepare his own, generally in line with SMM7 & NRM. Please note that Builder's Quantities are generally not used by the company
·Ability to build up analytical unit rates and lump sum prices for main trades (especially carpentry, brickwork and groundworks).
·Scheduling and comparisons of subcontractor and supplier quotes including the ability to make adjustments and allowances for exclusions, clarifications etc., in order to compare on a like-for-like basis.
·Excellent Design & Build knowledge, including the ability to manage Design Consultants at tender stage to ensure that their information is forthcoming in good time, and that it is co-ordinated and competitive.
·Good technical knowledge and the ability to look beyond the information drawn or specified, and to allow for all necessary to complete a task or element of construction - this is especially relevant to Design & Build.
·Assess scaffolding requirements and to produce schedules to enable enquiries to be sought.
·Produce a full set of Preliminaries for the project in question.
·Assess Temporary Works requirements and where necessary, to seek advice and price accordingly.
·Present a Tender to the Directors of the Company at Adjudication Meetings, and to contribute towards discussion regarding risk, perceived buying gains, competitive edges or angles and margins for risk contingency and OHP.
·Good tender presentation skills including tender letter writing detailing qualifications / clarifications, exclusions etc.
·Communicate with the Client's Consultants after tender submission, and to deal with Bill/Contract Sum Analysis submission, preparation of Preliminaries Breakdowns etc.
·Assist in post-tender negotiations, value engineering and the like.
·Formally hand over a secured tender to our Contracts Department, explaining the project to our Construction Department, making late changes etc. to ensure that an accurate Control Document and set of information is handed to them.
·Negotiate a tender on an open book basis.

IT Skills:
·Ability to use a computerised estimating package (we currently use Causeway).
·Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Word & Excel.
·Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint would be useful but not essential.
·Ability to use databases effectively, including search and mail merge facilities. We use ACT!

Note:
Manually priced estimates are NOT acceptable to the business. Causeway software -
computer based analytical estimate build-up is essential for each tender.

If this Senior Estimator position in London sounds of interest, or you just wish to have a confidential about your current situation, then please feel free to email roberta @borneltd .com

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Commercial Director / Head of Commercial - Career Opportunity / Regional Contractor
£120,000- £140,000 + Bonus
South London
October 2022
Permanent

As part of their strategic plan, a South London based principle contractor, are looking to strengthen their surveying department with the addition of a Commercial Director to the business.

Established over 20 years the company has grown significantly over the last 5 years with a turnover fast approaching £100m, with a keen focus on developing strong partnering relationships with a number of housing associations and councils.

In this position you will have the full range of responsibilities for commercial duties such as

• Tenders and Bid presentations,
• Identifying and delivering value engineering opportunities,
• Negotiating and agreeing Main Contracts, Sub-Contracts, Bonds and Warranties both up and down the line.
• Preparing and agreeing Cost Plans,
• Establishing and implementing procurement budgets and supply chain strategies
• Procuring sub-contractors, suppliers and professionals.
• Administering valuations and payments
• Change control and final accounts,
• Cost v value reporting, turnover and cash flow forecasting.
• Managing a team of up to 15 surveyors

Should you wish to be considered for this role, ideally your experience will include the following:
• A minimum of 10 years' experience as a head of a commercial / surveying department, preferably with both a tier contractor and SME.
• Possess good all round people management skills.
• Hold a professional surveying qualifications such as BSc Quantity Surveying, MCIOB etc.
• Possess experience of New Build and Refurbishment projects within the residential sector valued between £5m - £20m.
• Stable employment history
• Familiar with JCT, NEC and traditional forms of contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to join a business that has gone from strength to strength in the past 5 years, and now enters its next exciting growth phase.

On offer will be an excellent salary along with a generous bonus.

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Estimator
Woburn, Bedfordshire
Permanent
Salary Basic Salary circa £55,000 - £60,000 + car/allowance + attractive bonus
Start - September 2022 (or sooner)

This 25-year-old traditional contractor, has a tremendously exciting career opportunity for an Estimator. Typical project sizes of £2-3m with the biggest being just under £5m. Their core work comprises refurbishment and fit-out work across various sectors; healthcare, education, commercial - listed buildings, restoration and also have their own residential developments.

Responsibilities of Estimator:

•Standard estimating; (spreadsheets / take off from drawings)
•Collect different quotes from subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers
•Analyse company data, monitor budgets and prices using excel or software packages
•Review and assess cost estimates
•Identify labour, material, costs and time requirements by researching proposals, blueprints, and any related documents

The company is looking for an ambitious Estimator that wants to develop their career maybe that's lacking where they are at the moment. It would suit someone who has at least 5yrs estimating experience (which ideally includes fit-out and new build)

This role may also be known as: Estimator, assistant Estimator, intermediate Estimator, project Estimator, construction Estimator.

If you have the relevant experience, and would like to apply for this Estimator role, or wish to have a confidential chat, then please feel free to send a CV to liam @ borneltd .com

To view all of our current roles then please visit our website; https://www.borneltd.com or register for alerts on our App (available on the App Store and on Google play

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Site Manager - Hotel & Luxury Health Spa Fit Out - Central London
£60,000 + Overtime
September 2022
Permanent

One of the UK's pre-eminent fit out contractors has a requirement for at least 2 x Site Managers to join a high quality fit out of a boutique hotel and health spa club near Hyde Park.

You will be part of a team, which will be expected to successfully deliver this £50m project which includes 120 guest rooms, restaurant, treatment rooms and health spa.

Reporting to a Project Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Managing the fit out of the guest rooms alongside 3 other Site Managers
• Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality procedures
• Quality and delivery within budget and programme
• Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Manage site inductions
• Organise site logistics

You will need to possess the following attributes and experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' construction experience with a main contractor or developer
• Experience within prime London residential, listed buildings or quality hotel fit outs valued in excess of £20m.
• Proven record of implementing the highest health & safety on site.
• Energetic and enjoys the challenge of successfully delivering a quality fit out.
• Attention to detail and quality focused
• A carpentry & joinery background would be ideal

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a very special project where the highest quality of workmanship will be delivered. You will also be joining a company that can provide a stable environment and continuity of work within the high end residential and hotel sectors.
If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply for this position in London then please email an updated CV to [email protected]

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Project Manager - Progressive Residential Developer
Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £85,000 - £93,000 + Comprehensive Package
Start: September 2022

Our client is a progressive, employee focused leading residential developer that provides one of the best pay and benefits packages. They are now looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager in Hertfordshire for one of their flagship projects.

The project is expected to finish in 2025 consisting of 270 units and will be a mixture of 1-3 bedroom units spread over 8 building up to 12 storeys in height. As Project Manager you will be responsible to successfully deliver this project.
This role would suit you if you have the following experience:

• 10 years minimum experience of overall management of new build housing projects.
• Excellent knowledge of building construction & project management.
• Excellent knowledge of HSE policy and procedure
• Professional communication style, collator, delegator and management skills.
• Professional management style,
• Able to motivate team members and be decisive to ensure positive outcomes.
• Excellent attention to detail,
• Good administration skills and well organised to meet deadlines and timescales of projects.
• Must be IT literate including programming skills.
• Proven track record as a Project Manager taking projects from inception to successful handover
• Experience of delivering on projects in excess of 300 units.
• Stable employment with a reputable house builder or residential contractor.
• Strong long-term programming skill.
• Hold a current SMSTS, CSCS (black) and First Aid.
• HNC/HND/Degree in Construction

With this position, you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package:
• Basic salary of up to £93,000
• Car Allowance - £6,000
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Cover
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• Life Cover
• Bonus Scheme

Our client is offering long term job security as well as the opportunity to work in an excellent team and work environment.

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Trainee Recruitment Consultant Construction
Location: City of London
Starting salary: £20.000 - £22.000 + Commission (after probation period)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 17:00 and Fridays 08:00 16:30
Start ASAP

*A good work ethic* | *Strong communication skills* | *Ambition* | *A personality*

We are not overly interested in previous experience but the above attributes are certainly key ingredients in becoming a successful Recruitment Consultant!

We are looking for a driven and proactive individual to join us as a Construction Trainee Recruitment Consultant.

You don't need recruitment experience - this role will suit someone with an interest in the recruitment world; this is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your career in construction recruitment. However, you have some recruitment / resourcing experience but feel like you are not going anywhere in your current role, do get in touch.

You will be given full training and all the tools necessary to become a successful recruiter. You will work alongside experienced recruiters with a minimum of 15yrs experience under their belt.

In order to succeed in this role you will need the following attributes:

- Outgoing personality
- Comfortable on a phone based role
- Ability to manage a busy work schedule
- Resilient personality
- Team Player
- Highly organised, reliable and always keen to help
- Can do attitude
- Excellent telephone manner
- An inquisitive mind
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- A keenness and hunger for success

As a trainee, some of your duties will include:

- Candidate management registration, qualification checks, phone interview, referencing, feedback
- Database management
- Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing clients
- Negotiating pay rates with candidates in order to maintain generate sales margin
- Site visits

There is a clear career path for successful candidates. The more effort you put in, the quicker you will progress. If you possess the right attitude and work ethic, we will not hold you back; you will be able to progress and become a successful recruiter.

If this sounds like you, apply today!